The “Creeping Crud”—also known as “some type of flu, upset stomach, a cold, major aches and pains, respiratory ailment, etc., plus other names that can’t be published in a family newspaper”—which is spreading throughout the Upper North Platte River Valley faster than gossip across the backyard fence or as they say nowadays, “misinformation on facebook”, has forced the cancellation of Monday’s “Gather at the Table” f

Many people are experiencing fear, anger, and frustration right now --- and others are expressing a feeling of freedom or joy they had lost.  I am not going to join in the debates over politics that are currently taking place on social media.  I am, however, going to tell you that I have met an old friend on Facebook, and share with you s

God’s love and His provision of eternal salvation is the greatest peace and security we could ever hope for. We heard His truth, became convicted, we saw our need for a Savior, and by faith we repented of our sin, and cried out for Him to save us. Second Corinthians assures us that when we receive Jesus as our Lord, our old spirit becomes converted into a brand new creation.

arly spring is still a perfect time for comfort foods, and one of my favorite ways to cook comfort foods is braising. What is a braise, you might ask? It is a technique to utilize moist heat to break down the collagens in a tough cut of meat to make it amazingly delicious and tender. Unlike a stew, a braise doesn’t cover all of the meat as it cooks.

Wielding just brushes, some paint and a whole lot of creativity, Lori Kostur has been capturing and adding to the Platte Valley’s beauty for the last decade.

A lot of young men dream about becoming a Navy Seal someday. Our oldest son was one of them. They are some of the most elite warriors on the face of the planet. Becoming a Navy Seal takes tremendous commitment, skill, determination, and tenacity. The trainee has to make the sacrifice; he has to be focused; he has to get the training; and he has to live by different standards. It doesn't happen overnight.